Manuel Ayau (1925-2010)

Manuel Ayau (1925-2010) was the founder and former rector and teacher of economics at Universidad Francisco Marroquin. Begun as an alternative to the prevailing statist views of higher education in Guatemala, Francisco Marroquin is now regarded as that country’s finest university. In addition to being a successful businessman, Ayau is a former Chairman of the Guatemala Stock Exchange, was a member of the Guatemala House of Representatives, and served as President of the Mont Pelerin Society. He also served for many years on the Board of Liberty Fund.

For additional obituaries see the following:

• Giancarlo Ibárgüen, "Falleció Manuel F. Ayau, campeón de la libertad."And iin English here.
• Don Boudreaux, "Manuel "Muso" Ayau (1925-2010), Cafe Hayek. [See also the article by Don Boudreaux, "Manuel Ayau: Guatemala’s Liberal Searcher," The Freeman, December 2005 • Volume: 55 • Issue: 10.]
  
• Sheldon Richman,"Manuel Ayau, Guatemala’s Freedom Entrepreneur (1925-2010)", The Freeman.
• Eamonn Butler, "Manuel Ayau: Champion of Freedom," adamsmith.org
• Ian Vasquez, "The Spirit and Influence of Manuel Ayau (1925-2010)," Cato@Liberty
• Samuel Gregg, "Manuel F. Ayau (1925-2010): A Life for Liberty, Justice, and the Truth," Acton Institute
• Ramón Parellada, "Manuel F. Ayau Cordón" sigloxxi.com
• Richard M. Ebeling, "A Leader for Liberty in Latin America: Manuel Ayau (1925-2010)" Northwood University
• Robert Higgs, "Manuel F. Ayau (1925-2010)" Independent Institute
• "In Memoriam: Manuel Ayau (1925–2010)", First Principles
• "Dr. Manuel F. Ayau 1925-2010," Atlas Economic Research Foundation

Some photos of his funeral in Guatemala City: